PASSED OVER Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

passed (over) 1 of 2

verb (1)

past tense of pass (over)

as in traversed

to make one's way through, across, or over passed over two bridges

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verb (2)

past tense of pass over

as in ignored

to fail to give proper attention to you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice

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as in overlooked

to dismiss as of little importance I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before

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Neill notably auditioned to play James Bond in 1987’s The Living Daylights, but was passed over for Timothy Dalton. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2026 Even so, gender-affirming care for youth is banned in 27 states after a flurry of laws passed over the last several years. — Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 13 July 2026 Never a first choice under Hansi Flick, Ferran has effectively been passed over in the post-Robert Lewandowski era. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 There is concern, however, that the new rule would hurt incoming high school recruits, who could be passed over in favor of experienced transfers who have just received an additional year. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 Vakos was invited to attend the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ rookie minicamp, though he was passed over for a veteran kicker. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026 The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency will search for new funding sources for environmental cleanup at a River District property slated for affordable senior housing, after the organization was passed over for a federal grant. — Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 As the car passed over the pyrotechnic, colorful sparks and flames emerged from the device. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Back in his coaching career, Cruyff was one of the first managers to be obsessed with the cut of the pitch — a trait that has passed over to his disciples, most notably the exacting Pep Guardiola. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 June 2026

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Bear tracks showed where a pair of grizzlies had traversed our island and swum to the far shore.

— John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
Some traffic traversed the strait on Tuesday, according to data and analytics company Kpler, which verified 41 crossings compared to 36 on Monday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of traversed

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Many are ignored, cause unnecessary delays or are dismissed as noise.

— Subba Rao Katragadda, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
That’s why the thought of moving starter Michael King, closer Mason Miller or southpaw Adrian Morejon shouldn’t be ignored if someone is willing to overpay for one of them.

— Jim Bowden, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of ignored

Verb

Mixing archive footage, audio testimony and contemporary filming, the documentary uncovers overlooked connections across the 20th and 21st centuries.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2026
Many individuals may unknowingly be entitled to American or Canadian citizenship through birth or descent, a valuable inheritance often overlooked.

— Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of overlooked

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Gas first crossed the $4 mark, a psychologically important threshold, on March 31, a month into the conflict.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Her family has been struggling after her husband lost his job as a motorcycle rider and crossed the border into neighboring Niger to look for work.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026

Definition of crossed

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At my latitude, the northern horizon glows all evening in early-to-mid July like somebody forgot to turn the sun off completely.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 July 2026
Formal attire is required, though the cruise line can provide suit jackets for those who don’t have them (or forgot one like me).

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of forgot

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Indeed, unlike vehicle drivers, in addition to forward, backwards, left or right, boat captains must consider heave, pitch, roll and yaw, while constantly adjusting for wind, waves and current, explained Foulkes.

— Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Freedman explained that a good formula can replenish the skin with essential lipids and antioxidants, keeping it soft, resilient, and supple.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Definition of explained

Verb

Two Lionel Messi shows followed — including his setting of the all-time World Cup goals record.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Batman stares intensely at the camera, and the film’s logo appears, followed by the new release date, which is set for February 18, 2028, up from its previous release date of October 1, 2027.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 July 2026

Definition of followed

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Any person in Nathan’s position would be justified in feeling angry, but the fact that the person in question is Nathan — famously an explosive grudge-holder — only makes matters worse.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
But Simon has been a calm presence with the ball at his feet this summer, and justified his selection through his sense of anticipation alone, completing more defensive actions outside his penalty area than any other goalkeeper this tournament.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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